Airmen with U.S. Air Forces Africa and the National Guard are deployed to the African continent in support of the African Partner Outbreak Response Alliance. APORA consists of a growing network of African nations committed to collectively prevent, detect, and contain disease outbreaks. Membership is open to any partner nation willing to join and contribute. The Alliance endeavors to rapidly...
The first astronauts were selected in 1959 from a list of military personnel who met specific qualifications. U.S. Airmen have been involved in the nation’s human space program since its inception. A total of 338 astronauts have been selected to date, 84 of which have served in the Air Force. Today, astronauts come from a variety of backgrounds in addition to military service, they include...
Imagery from U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Central Processing Center in McAllen, TX.
This is a feature page highlighting the burial ceremony at Normandy for the Pieper Brothers - two brothers killed during the Normandy Invasion and recently reunited.
BMW, Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton, and Universal Technical Institute present the Military Service Technician Education Program.
MSTEP is a first-of-its-kind training program for service members transitioning from military service on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The 16-week, BMW-specific technical education program features a specialized
on-base curriculum and hours...
June 13, 1978, Seven men were lost when the Jolly 85, an HH-3E Helicopter from the 102nd ARRS (now 106th Rescue Wing), New York Air National Guard, Westhampton Beach, was returning to base after training at Plattsburgh AFB, NY. Encountering inclement weather, they turned to head back to Plattsburgh AFB. With low visibility, the HH-3E impacted just below the peak of Trembleau Mountain. 7 men...
Hawaii National Guard soldiers and airmen assist Hawaii county officials with the 2018 Kilauea eruptions.
The Golden Coyote exercise is a three-phase, scenario-driven exercise conducted in the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming, which enables commanders to focus on mission essential task requirements, warrior tasks and battle drills.
